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The Trials of Henry Kissinger (2002): Ratings & Box Office

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The Trials of Henry Kissinger is a 2002 documentary directed by Eugene Jarecki. It is based on The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $521,266 worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
worldwide gross
$521.3K
Metascore
72
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The Trials of Henry Kissinger (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Trials of Henry Kissinger About?

The premise of The Trials of Henry Kissinger without spoilers, adapted from The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens.

This documentary examines the controversial career of Henry Kissinger, a prominent figure in American politics. Journalist Christopher Hitchens presents a critical perspective, exploring Kissinger’s involvement in sensitive foreign policy decisions. The film investigates actions such as a bombing campaign in Cambodia and allegations surrounding the overthrow of Chilean President Salvador Allende. Through these events, the documentary aims to shed light on a complex and often criticized legacy that continues to generate considerable debate.

The Trials of Henry Kissinger Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Trials of Henry Kissinger

Directed by Eugene Jarecki.

From the director

More from Eugene Jarecki

More films directed by Eugene Jarecki, best-rated first: The King, Why We Fight, Freakonomics and The Six Billion Dollar Man.

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Ratings

The Trials of Henry Kissinger Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Trials of Henry Kissinger 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Box office

The Trials of Henry Kissinger Box Office

The Trials of Henry Kissinger grossed $521,266 worldwide. $516,726 came from the US and Canada and $4,540 (1%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$521.3K

US & Canada
$516.7K
International
$4.5K
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Videos

The Trials of Henry Kissinger Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Trials of Henry Kissinger.

The Trials Of Henry Kissinger - Trailer (2002) (480p)

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FAQ

The Trials of Henry Kissinger FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Trials of Henry Kissinger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Trials of Henry Kissinger?

The Trials of Henry Kissinger runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Trials of Henry Kissinger released?

The Trials of Henry Kissinger was released on September 25, 2002.

Who directed The Trials of Henry Kissinger?

The Trials of Henry Kissinger was directed by Eugene Jarecki.

More films by Eugene Jarecki

How much did The Trials of Henry Kissinger make at the box office?

The Trials of Henry Kissinger grossed $521,266 worldwide ($516,726 domestic, $4,540 international).

How is The Trials of Henry Kissinger rated?

The Trials of Henry Kissinger has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Is The Trials of Henry Kissinger based on a book?

Yes. The Trials of Henry Kissinger is adapted from The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens.

Does The Trials of Henry Kissinger have a post-credit scene?

No. The Trials of Henry Kissinger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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